AAIB investigation to Team Minimax 91, G-MYBM

Hard landing, Manchester Barton Airport, 3 August 2018.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 6 December 2018

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 3 August 2018
• Aircraft type: Team Minimax 91
• Location: Manchester Barton Airport
• Registration: G-MYBM

Summary:

When the pilot set idle power during the flare, the aircraft descended more quickly than he expected and landed heavily, damaging the top longerons. This was the pilot’s first flight in this aircraft.

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Published 6 December 2018